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1986 San Diego State Aztecs football team
| 1986 San Diego State Aztecs football |
|---|
| Western Athletic Conference |
| 8–4 (7–1 WAC) |
| Denny Stolz (1st season) |
| Dana Bible (1st season) |
| Jack Murphy Stadium |
The 1986 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Denny Stolz, the Aztecs compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 7–1 conference play, winning the WAC title. San Diego State earned a berth in the Holiday Bowl, where the Aztecs lost to Iowa. The team played home games at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.
| Date | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 | Long Beach State* | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA | W 27–24 | 23,594 | ||
| September 13 | at Utah | Robert Rice StadiumSalt Lake City, UT | W 37–30 | 35,982 | ||
| September 20 | No. 19 UCLA* | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA | L 14–45 | 50,338 | ||
| September 27 | at New Mexico | University StadiumAlbuquerque, NM | W 38–34 | 20,579 | ||
| October 4 | at No. 20 Stanford* | Stanford StadiumStanford, CA | L 10–17 | 36,500 | ||
| October 18 | at UTEP | Sun BowlEl Paso, TX | W 15–10 | 40,109 | ||
| October 25 | Air Force | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA | L 10–22 | 27,336 | ||
| November 1 | at Colorado State | Hughes StadiumFort Collins, CO | W 27–26 | 14,127 | ||
| November 15 | Wyoming | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA | W 31–24 | 20,168 | ||
| November 22 | Hawaii | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA | W 35–5 | 23,838 | ||
| November 29 | BYU | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA | W 10–3 | 45,062 | ||
| December 30 | No. 16 Iowa* | Jack Murphy StadiumSan Diego, CA (Holiday Bowl) | ESPN | L 38–39 | 59,473 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game |
The following were selected in the 1987 NFL draft.
| Player | Position | Round | Overall | NFL team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Awalt | Tight End | 3 | 62 | St. Louis Cardinals |
The following finished their college career in 1986, were not drafted, but played in the NFL.
| Player | Position | First NFL Team |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Aronson | Guard | 1987 Cincinnati Bengals |
| Duane Pettitt | Defensive End | 1987 San Diego Chargers |
| Mike Ariey | Tackle | 1989 Green Bay Packers |
| Randy Kirk | Linebacker | 1987 San Diego Chargers |
| Renard Young | Defensive Back | 1987 Seattle Seahawks |
| Richard Brown | Linebacker | 1987 Los Angeles Rams |
| Award | Player |
|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player(John Simcox Memorial Trophy) | Todd Santos |
| Outstanding Offensive & Defensive Linemen(Byron H. Chase Memorial Trophy) | Doug Aronson, OffLevi Esene, Def |
| Team captainsDr. R. Hardy / C.E. Peterson Memorial Trophy | Corey Gilmore, OffDoug Aronson, OffLevi Esene, Def |
| Most Inspirational Player | Mike Ariey |
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